The Cemetery Boys

Couldn't finish. I got through the first few chapters and Stephen, the main character, was obnoxious to the point where I just didn't care. This is definitely a book for younger adults or juveniles.
The prologue was promising and seemed like something I'd really enjoy, but the writing wasn't that well done (though this is an early digital ARC so that could change in the final edition after editor comb-through) and the character's observations and feelings were of a spoiled child. Just not for me.

No. Just no.
To begin, I usually give up on books I don't like- I don't push through and finish them. This one was okay in the beginning, then got progressively worse, and then I was just so close to finishing....I'm gonna be honest here, I kind of hung in there because I wanted to see Stephen eaten by horrible bird creatures.
It started out okay, things about Stephen bothered me, but I had some pity for his situation so I gave him some rope. I HATED the way he treated Cara. I hated the way he judged everyone in town and then griped that they were judging him. I did not understand the town history or the legend of the Winged Ones. None of the stories were given as evidence made any sense. We had a reservoir that caused train accidents and drownings and also human sacrifices and theater fires.....and ???????? Most of this felt like “the troubles” from Haven- with no heroes around to stop them.
Add in the coldest grandmother ever....
Just, no. Not for me.